Special to the NNPA from the AFRO-American newspapers Despite a discrimination settlement and congressional and presidential approval for payment to cover past injustice, Black farmers in the … [Read more...]
Ladies, it’s not just you! Globally – we’re all stressed!
By Cheryl Pearson-McNeil NNPA Columnist So ladies, I’m sure if you’re like me and any of the women I know personally, you have been running hither and yon to keep all of your hats – home, … [Read more...]
Everyone WINS when we work together to Prevent Youth Access to Tobacco Products
The Wisconsin African American Tobacco Prevention Network and the City of Milwaukee Tobacco- Free Alliance joined forces to conduct compliance checks Cigarettes and other tobacco products (OTPs) … [Read more...]
MillerCoors issues Sustainability Blueprint to ensure secure future
2011 Sustainable Development Report outlines company’s strategy for success; discloses performance metrics, results and 2015 goals MillerCoors this week released its 2011 Sustainable Development … [Read more...]
IRS “Fresh Start” Open House set for Sat. July 16 in Milwaukee
The Internal Revenue Service will open the doors to dozens of its Taxpayer Assistance Centers across the country this coming Saturday, July 16, 2011, to answer taxpayer questions and provide help with … [Read more...]
DCF Secretary announces thousands in Milwaukee building skills and gaining jobs through the Transitional Jobs Program
The Department of Children and Families Secretary Eloise Anderson announced this week that the transitional jobs program will help provide 4,000 individuals with an immediate income, an opportunity to … [Read more...]
Making yourself recession proof
By Farrah Gray NNPA Columnist Recent news headlines have been dominated by tales of the recession and continuing economic woe. This week, the Federal Reserve (June 22, 2011) announced slower … [Read more...]
FDA makes huge stride in tobacco prevention and control
Nine new warning labels are released and purposed to improve public health The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) unveiled nine health warnings that will be required to appear on all cigarette … [Read more...]
Abele names top Johnson Controls legal exec Kimberly Walker as County corporation counsel
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele on Monday named Kimberly R. Walker, an attorney who has held top positions at Johnson Controls, Inc., as Milwaukee County’s corporation counsel. “Kimberly is … [Read more...]
Official notification of African American farmers about $1.25 Billion class action settlement begins
(Washington, DC) - The Courtordered process of officially notifying African American farmers and their heirs about the $1.25 billion “Pigford II” class action settlement, In re Black Farmers … [Read more...]
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